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MYK · 23 August 2012, 09:30 PM

I have the opportunity of buying one of the above and I am torn between the two. Tried them both on and still couldn't decide. I love the PAM for its versatility and look but the Top Gun is also a beauty.

Between the two, which one would you choose? For a daily wearer.

WatchTimes · 23 August 2012, 09:44 PM

Of the two I would take the IWC.
Just not a fan of no date watches for daily wear.
I also like a second hand which that model PAM does not have.

I do not know why but I do not care for most Panerai Chronographs
except the 212 but that is no date as well.

MYK · 23 August 2012, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchTimes

Of the two I would take the IWC.
Just not a fan of no date watches for daily wear.
I also like a second hand which that model PAM does not have.

I do not know why but I do not care for most Panerai Chronographs
except the 212 but that is no date as well.

Thanks for the reply.

I too prefer non-chrono Panerais and would prefer a seconds hand. I don't mind this one though and I don't really need the date complication.

Ristretto · 23 August 2012, 11:20 PM

None.

nick c · 23 August 2012, 11:26 PM

one one two

kilyung · 23 August 2012, 11:43 PM

I'd vote IWC. I love their Doppels.

subtona · 23 August 2012, 11:48 PM

did they have to name it top gun?

toph · 23 August 2012, 11:56 PM

The is a much better watch than the Pam 112. Personally I prefer the ss or DFB Dopple chrono but out of those two definitely the top gun
Cheers

kilyung · 24 August 2012, 12:06 AM

Dario seems to like it as well but then again it was a gift from wife Ashley.

Psmith · 24 August 2012, 12:19 AM

I'm not a fan of chronos, but I still say go with the IWC

Base models just don't do it for me; I need a bit more animation on the dial (plus a date is nice)

That said, the PAM is probably a safer buy if you are going to flip. Less initial outlay and easier resale imho

Andrés G · 24 August 2012, 12:24 AM

Simple but very versatile and with awesome lume. It's the watch I wear the most.

RUpanerai · 24 August 2012, 12:30 AM

If they were the same price go Top Gun...

Pam 112 is def more versatile and probably looks better in most situations.

The TG is a cool watch but I bet you will grow tired of it quickly, it doesnt have much power on the wrist as there are so many copies of it out there. Also the TG is a pain in the ass to change straps and if that is one of your things then 112 all the way.

SpunkyQ8 · 24 August 2012, 02:37 AM

Iwc here ;)

MYK · 24 August 2012, 02:41 AM

Thanks a lot guys. :) I'm sold with the IWC.

subtona · 24 August 2012, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Dario seems to like it as well but then again it was a gift from wife Ashley.

seen dario win the indy 500 twice in person... watched ashley run down the track to celebrate

.... indiana has shown me the hottest two days i have ever experienced, humidity is incredible 130 degrees on the track.

malik713 · 24 August 2012, 10:14 AM

post some pics

Robs · 24 August 2012, 12:20 PM

I think the comparison should be 292 vs the TopGun, ive own that TopGun and it didnt sing to me. So from my point of view, take that pam 112!

braningan · 24 August 2012, 02:58 PM

IWC here

Wristmaster · 24 August 2012, 04:08 PM

I think Top Gun is more pricey..
Based on looks alone, 112 for me. PAMs are always eye-catching.

I do fall for a Top Gun miramar the other day.. But the brand hasn't got into me that much yet. Maybe next time.

andrew79 · 24 August 2012, 05:59 PM

112... dont care about the top gun .. if it is the big pilot, then i go iwc...

htc8p · 24 August 2012, 08:20 PM

i would go iwc but not ceramic. just SS

View Poll Results: 112 vs. Top Gun?
Panerai PAM 112	24	47.06%
Top Gun IWC Chronograph	27	52.94%
Voters: 51. You may not vote on this poll

23 August 2012, 09:30 PM	#1
MYK 2025 Rolex SubTT Bluesy Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,669	PAM 112 vs. IWC Top Gun 3789.01 I have the opportunity of buying one of the above and I am torn between the two. Tried them both on and still couldn't decide. I love the PAM for its versatility and look but the Top Gun is also a beauty. Between the two, which one would you choose? For a daily wearer. __________________ ♛ 126610LV ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 126710GRNR Patek Philippe Calatrava Weekly Calendar 5212A Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15510ST Grey Nomos Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer Jungle

23 August 2012, 09:44 PM	#2
WatchTimes 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 6,154	Of the two I would take the IWC. Just not a fan of no date watches for daily wear. I also like a second hand which that model PAM does not have. I do not know why but I do not care for most Panerai Chronographs except the 212 but that is no date as well. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun Phi Delta Theta

23 August 2012, 11:20 PM	#4
Ristretto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GMT + 3 Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 1,321	None. __________________ “What the mind can conceive, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill

23 August 2012, 11:48 PM	#7
subtona 2025 Rolex SubTT Bluesy Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 27,377	did they have to name it top gun? __________________

23 August 2012, 11:26 PM	#5
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,845	one one two

23 August 2012, 11:43 PM	#6
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,962	I'd vote IWC. I love their Doppels.

23 August 2012, 11:56 PM	#8
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	The is a much better watch than the Pam 112. Personally I prefer the ss or DFB Dopple chrono but out of those two definitely the top gun Cheers __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

24 August 2012, 12:06 AM	#9
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,962	Dario seems to like it as well but then again it was a gift from wife Ashley.

24 August 2012, 12:19 AM	#10
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,855	I'm not a fan of chronos, but I still say go with the IWC Base models just don't do it for me; I need a bit more animation on the dial (plus a date is nice) That said, the PAM is probably a safer buy if you are going to flip. Less initial outlay and easier resale imho __________________

24 August 2012, 12:24 AM	#11
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,393	Simple but very versatile and with awesome lume. It's the watch I wear the most.

24 August 2012, 12:30 AM	#12
RUpanerai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: NJ Watch: Pam Patek Rolex AP Posts: 794	If they were the same price go Top Gun... Pam 112 is def more versatile and probably looks better in most situations. The TG is a cool watch but I bet you will grow tired of it quickly, it doesnt have much power on the wrist as there are so many copies of it out there. Also the TG is a pain in the ass to change straps and if that is one of your things then 112 all the way.

24 August 2012, 02:37 AM	#13
SpunkyQ8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Aj Location: Kuwait Watch: RM,AP,PP,RLX,PAM Posts: 1,056	Iwc here ;)

24 August 2012, 02:41 AM	#14
MYK 2025 Rolex SubTT Bluesy Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,669	Thanks a lot guys. :) I'm sold with the IWC. __________________ ♛ 126610LV ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 126710GRNR Patek Philippe Calatrava Weekly Calendar 5212A Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15510ST Grey Nomos Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer Jungle

24 August 2012, 10:14 AM	#16
malik713 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Khalid Location: Sugarland,TX Watch: PAM 111 Posts: 165	post some pics

24 August 2012, 12:20 PM	#17
Robs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Roberto Location: Jupiter / Cozumel Watch: Sub Bluesy Posts: 1,408	I think the comparison should be 292 vs the TopGun, ive own that TopGun and it didnt sing to me. So from my point of view, take that pam 112!

24 August 2012, 02:58 PM	#18
braningan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 571	IWC here

24 August 2012, 04:08 PM	#19
Wristmaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: A.K.W Location: Indonesia Watch: Me Watching U Posts: 586	I think Top Gun is more pricey.. Based on looks alone, 112 for me. PAMs are always eye-catching. I do fall for a Top Gun miramar the other day.. But the brand hasn't got into me that much yet. Maybe next time.

24 August 2012, 05:59 PM	#20
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	112... dont care about the top gun .. if it is the big pilot, then i go iwc... __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

24 August 2012, 08:20 PM	#21
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,501	i would go iwc but not ceramic. just SS

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